Jacksonville News (Page 80)

Businesses around the fire-gutted RISE Doro apartment complex are feeling the effects of being closed. These businesses are losing money because they can’t operate since they’re in the collapse zone. The building will have to be torn down, but it can’t happen soon enough for those adjacent businesses. Jim Webb,Continue Reading

It’s all about breaking the cycle and keeping people out of jail and cutting down on homelessness in Jacksonville — and saving taxpayers money at the same time. And a team of River City mental health and legal professionals believe they’re on the right track with a program that identifiesContinue Reading

The first Black officers in Jacksonville, Florida were hired on July 16, 1950. The men were officers Henry Harley, Edward Hickson, Alvin James, Beamon Kendall, Marion Massey, and Charlie Sea. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said the six officers were trailblazers who paved the way for many officers today. The officersContinue Reading

Have you been feeling good this week?  Maybe it’s the sun. Regular sun exposure is the most natural way to get vitamin D.  It is recommended that we get 10 – 30 minutes of sunlight to help maintain healthy levels.  Research has shown that vitamin D might be important inContinue Reading

With less than three weeks until former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn faces trial on criminal charges of conspiracy and wire fraud, conflicting stories are emerging about the scuttled sale of the city-owned utility in 2019. During a pretrial hearing Wednesday, a lawyer who had been working for JEA and theContinue Reading

After a two-week-long contest to decide on a name for one of the three Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ Malayan tiger cubs, the zoo has revealed the winning name. The 12-week-old’s name is… (drumroll): Mina! With 49% of the total votes, Mina (MEE-nah) was the name chosen for the adorable tigerContinue Reading

A former Wolfson Children’s Hospital nurse and church youth pastor accused of sex crimes involving children died in custody Wednesday, sources told News4JAX. Sources said Gregory Norton, 59, was transferred from jail to UF Health several days ago for unspecified medical issues. Norton was accused of 16 charges of sexualContinue Reading

A little more than a month after Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan removed a Confederate monument from Springfield Park, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he’s strongly opposed to taking down any historical monuments in the state. DeSantis was asked during a Thursday morning news conference in Jacksonville about controversial proposed FloridaContinue Reading

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